Appalachian Trail Landscape Conservation Boosted by $3 Million GrantThe Volgenau Foundation has provided a grant to work with communities toward the protection of lands, waters and unique cultural features of the most important landscape east of the Mississippi, the A.T. and its surrounding lands.

Hiking and camping along the Appalachian Trail, whether for one night or many, offers the adventure of a lifetime. By voluntarily registering your camping plans, you will be able to avoid crowds and minimize the impact you have on fragile Trail resources.

We prepare and educate millions of visitors each year as they explore the natural and cultural wonders of the Trail. We promote outdoor ethics to minimize the impact visitors have on the environment. We engage our supporters on issues important for protecting the A.T. experience.

We work to ensure that the Trail is protected forever through public engagement, broader landscape protection, and best Trail management practices. We manage a greenway of more than 250,000 acres that protects fresh drinking water, culturally and historically significant landscapes, threatened and endangered species, and recreation-driven economies.

We empower the next generation of A.T. stewards, engaging the youth and rallying local communities to help protect the Trail. We lead a team of over 6,000 volunteers that maintain and care for the A.T. and its surrounding lands.

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The Appalachian Trail Conservancy's mission is to preserve and manage the Appalachian Trail - ensuring that its vast natural beauty and priceless cultural heritage can be shared and enjoyed today, tomorrow, and for centuries to come.